OldTimer1960

I agree - starting Peterman is mainly being done to allow Allen more time to learn and develop - and- not expose Allen to injury or cause him to revert to/develop bad habits behind what looks to be a bad OL.

They brought in 2 for the active roster.

The right move, in my opinion. The talent level surrounding the QB is poor at WR and especially OL. Peterman makes quick decisions and throws while the rookie (understandably) takes a little extra time to process what he is seeing - time the OL can't provide. I am rooting for Peterman to do well, but I think the entire offense is going to struggle. Still, it is important that someone other than Allen gets first crack at it. If the offense is bad, at least it will be clearly established that the surrounding talent is lacking once Allen does get his chance - then, I would hope, that fans and media are more patient with Allen than they would have been if Allen started out of the gate.

No matter which QB they play, I think 7-9 is mighty optimistic. There are serious weaknesses in both the OL and WR positions. TE looks OK, but no star there and RB should be in good hands if McCoy remains healthy and isn’t suspended.

In 2 seasons he has caught 53 passes, but for an underwhelming 7.7 ypc

It is just plain very difficult to evaluate McCarron at all off the last two preseason games he played. Against the Browns, the OL was atrocious and he had no chance. Last night, the OL gave him little to no chance. Now, I'm not saying he is a star, but I think if given time to throw McCarron is at least competent.

I agree and Peyton was the 1st overall pick, so he got plenty of benefit of his he doubt. For Allen, there are a ton of media and fans waiting for one bad outing, maybe one bad quarter to say “see I was right - he is inaccurate and can never improve. Told you it was a stupid pick”. That narrative is lying in wait to be sprung and when this team is 0-6 because they have a HS offensive line and a poor receiver group, how many are going to be calling for his head? - never mind the regression in mechanics that he is likely to suffer running for his life waiting for receivers that will never get open. Sacks, throw always and INTS - and the narrative will be complete. Path to a ruin d prospect...

He did today - subject him to that for a season (or half a season) and he will have happy feet and throw to nobody - ruined...

You can’t address every position in one off-season. I believe that they tried to MP rove the defense this off-season with the intention of addressing the offense the next off-season via free agency and the draft

C’mon, this team was almost devoid of talent when they showed up. Rex was a terrible disaster and they needed to purge some turds like Dareus.

How embarrassing that the 1st OL can’t dominate Cici’s 2nd D

Agreed and this is exactly why Allen should not see the field this season. He is working on footwork and trying to improve. He is a rookie in the NFL, which is at least 2 levels above where he played in college. This OL is epically bad and there are no receivers to get open early.

He has to have someone open, too. This is the double curse of terrible OL and a weak WR group.

Bench the OL.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a worse OL in the 50 years that I’ve been watching the Bills.

This OL is BAD

Nice block on that screen Vlad

That is not what people are saying. Rather they are saying not to ruin the rookie behind this line.

I think the wind is pretty strong and I believe they are going into it.

Agreed - hence my vote (this season) is to start Peterman or McCarron.

OL is gonna get someone killed.

I think that the coaches would prefer to have Allen sit and continue to learn for at least the first half of the season. I think Peterman would have to have a bad day and Allen a very good one to name Allen the starter going into the season. Resist the the temptation to rush Allen in. The offensive supporting cast is weak and they are going to struggle a lot in the regular season. I think best to have Peterman or McCarron go through that and have Allen come in late in the season. For sure, you don't want to start Allen and then have to bench him.

But the Bills have a lot more invested in Allen than Peterman. I am suggesting that Peterman (and/or McCarron) “take one for the team” this year.

While I am very encouraged by Allen’s play so far, playing behind that 1st OL against a 1st team NFL defense could bring him down. The combination of problems on the OL and a weak receiving group is a bad combination for an inexperienced rookie who likely needs extra processing time and time/space to continue improving his mechanics.

I disagree strongly. Dareus mailed it in after he got paid and Washington was not a replacement after he was traded. They have had little at DE beyond Hughes the past few years. With all of that, I’d still argue that Williams might have been their best DL even at his age.